Andre Massicotte is a fusion of pop/jazz with a new-wave electronic funk flavor and guitar love in his CD, "The Other Side". Nothing is more clear of that direction than "Clear" - a techno jazz/guitar alien voiced and Prince-inspired bit of smooth groove. "Open Your Mind" begins with 80's keys and a Wham-ish feel with Andre showcasing his gentle baritone vibrato. "Movin On" begins with lead guitar and travels into an island percussive feel that broaches reggae while remaining in a jazz/rock place. Massicotte's vocals are more up front in the track and the soulful growl in some of his performance is a highlight. The groove continues, with a bit of playful composition in the instrumental "My Two Cats". The lead melody line is on clean slide electric - and the upper register double-stops are compelling as they make way for distorted slide lead lines. We assume his two cats are represented by the tones. "Funky You" is a page out of the late James Brown book of simple and moving repeated progression - Massicotte even pays homage lyrically with several 'uh's and 'i gotcha baby, hmm's. Keyboard horn stabs ride atop a rhythm that is Bootsie Collins worthy - with the occasional break in space for a 4-count clean outside guitar line. It's one of our favorites on the record. Guitar is the central theme in "Jimi Said" in the musical and lyrically nod to Hendrix. As Kravitz before him, Massicotte pushes an axe riff that is memorable and modern. More flashy guitar graces "Won't You Call My Name" - the verses and song portion really serve as an intermission between cool guitar lines. Overall the CD is a versatile guitar-based concoction of original approaches to a myriad of genres. Based in blues based rock and funk, the sum total is a musical trip that has unique pit stops along the same highway.